Specialist, Financial Planning & Expense Management

Job title: Specialist, Financial Planning & Expense Management

Job description: From coast-to-coast, our inspiring colleagues are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. With our team, you’ll bring this purpose to life every day by living our Values, being open to change, and pursuing your goals.

At Intact, we’ll give you countless opportunities to learn and grow, alongside a diverse and passionate community of experts – the best the industry has to offer. You’ll be empowered to be your best self, do your best work, and make a meaningful impact. Here, you can: shape the future of insurance, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We are currently in search of a Specialist, Financial Planning & Expense Management for our Corporate Finance team, who will play an essential role in the support of our growth.

The position holder will work primarily on the plan, financial transformation projects including the implementation of IFRS 17, the transformation of financial processes, and expense management

What you’ll do here:

• Participate in implementing IFRS 17 standard, including impacts on the expense allocation process and assisting with the transition to a new IFRS 17 planning system.
• Liaise with the IT team to maintain and improve the expense planning tool.
• Work with the expense management team to ensure the appropriate expense allocation process is reflected in the plan as well as in actual results.
• Establish and closely monitor the project schedule of the annual planning process.
• Ensure an efficient flow of information during the bottom-up planning exercise between various internal stakeholders including Group, regional finance, corporate actuaries, and regional actuaries.
• Consolidate, analyze and report results of the bottom-up planning exercise, including underwriting dashboard and bottom-line report.
• Ensure the final plan is properly reflected in the appropriate financial systems.
• Provide accounting and budgeting support for corporate shared services business units and other corporate expenses.
• Provide support on expense management projects and analysis.
• Ensure processes are documented and optimized and that proper controls are in place.
• Participate in various projects that may involve complex issues such as financial transformation

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• CPA title (CA, CMA or CGA) or near completion
• Solid written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with various individuals from all organizational levels, including VP Finance and Controller and certain external stakeholders
• Proficiency in excel and managing data sets
• Strong analytical ability and very well organized.
• Detail-oriented and rigorous.
• Be autonomous, proactive, creative, and demonstrate team spirit and “can do” attitude.
• Quick learning capacity and high appetite for change
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stress well
• Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion or of the implementation of these tools are an asset
• French is an asset

Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team:

• An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An extensive, flexible benefits package
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased
• A $350 annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle

Flexible Work Arrangements

Right now, we support 100% remote work, if your role permits. We anticipate that in early 2022, we’ll be moving to a hybrid approach which gives us the best of both worlds – a mix of home and in-office workdays.

Closing Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Intact, our value of Respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength, being inclusive and fostering collaboration. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please advise the Talent Acquisition partner who reaches out about the job opportunity and they will work with you to meet your needs.

Background Checks

As an employer and publicly traded financial services company, the best interests of our customers, employees and shareholders are important to us. We want Intact to be a great place to work! This means that internal and external candidates will be asked to consent to background checks so we can learn more about you. Please note that for positions with access to financial data or funds, your credit must be in good standing.

Internal Candidates

For internal candidates, you can apply for a posted position if you have been in your current position for at least 12 months and are performing at a satisfactory level. Please note we may have identified other internal candidates through our Employee Development Program, and that the selection process may also be opened to external applicants.

Eligibility to Work in Canada

It’s important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made. You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time.

This posting closes on January 9, 2022 at 11:59pm EST.

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Company: Intact

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:53:47 GMT

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